Prescription label panels



Oct. 10, 1961 s. TAPPER PRESCRIPTION LABEL PANELs Filed Nov. 6, 1958 INVENTOR United States Patent O 3,003,273 PRESCRBTIN LABEL FANELS Samuel Tapper, 440 Baldwin Road, Maplewood, NJ. Filed Nov. 6, 1958, Ser. No. 772,247 1 Claim. (Cl. 40-307) This invention relates to prescription label panels.

The object of this invention is to provide means of packaging small quantities of products such as tablets, capsules or ointments, usually for sample purposes, yet provide a label area large enough to enable the manufacturer to affix such labels to the body of the containing vessel as would comply with laws relating to the labeling of drugs. Another object is to enable a physician to dispense a small dosage of a prescribed medication in an attractive and complimentary manner, allowing ample room to write such information as is required.

At present, when several tablets or capsules are packaged as samples, they are usually put into a cylindrical vial. 'Ihe space occupied by the samples is so small that the containing vessel must be stuied with cotton to prevent damage due to rattling and shaking. The label usually covers the entire container and destroys visual contact with the contents. These undesirable `features are eliminated in petitioners invention, wherein small vessels 4are created with large label panels providing room to legibly describe the product and designate its use as well as showing the actual product in a dramatic and startling manner. Y Inscriptions can be placed on one or both sides of the label panels.

Applicant shows several variations of the prescription label panel.

FIG. 1 shows a label panel with circular collar attached, which, when combined with a suitable closure for the collar, becomes a sealed container.

FIG. 2 shows a cross section of FIG. l.

F'IG. 3 shows details of catch and control device used in the assembly of prescription label panel shown in FIG. 4.

FIG. 4 shows a variation of a prescription label panel containing a tray type container.

FIG. 5 shows a variation of a prescription label panel containing a tubular vessel together with a stopper which also has a label panel as part of its structure.

FIG. 6 shows a variation of a prescription label panel with a compartmented edge container and slide cover.

Referring to the igures:

FIG. 1 shows a circular collar 2 attached to the under surface of a prescription label panel 1. In the center of space defined by collar 2 is a support post 4. A cover 3 is shown on the collar 2, enclosing the open area. 5 represents tablets and illustrates clearly the advantage of showing both the product and the label with equal importance.

FIG. 2 shows a cross section of FIG. l through the center post 4. A cover 3 is shown on the collar 2, enclosing the open area. 1 is the label panel and 5 is a tablet.

FIG. 3 shows in detail the catch and control device used to fasten together the tablet tray and the label panel shown in FIG. 4. 10 is a projection extending upward from the rim of the tray wall, and 11 is an overhang emerging vfrom 10. When l10 and 11 are forced through the opening 20 in the edge formed by 6 and 12, wall 12 is bowed outward to allow 11 to pass by. Then 12 returns to its original position, with 11 extending over the top of 12 in the area of the opening 20. Tray 7 is thereby securely attached to panel 6. By making 10 shorter in length by a predetermined amount than the opening 20, the movement of tray 7 is controlled.

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FIG. 4 shows a prescription label panel 6 having a shallow side Wall 12. At the junction of 6 and 12 there is a longitudinal opening, the ends of which are identitied by 9 and 9'. 7 is a tablet tray. The construction and assembly of the tray and panel are described above in the reference to FIG. 3.

The lfastening device here used unique in that it permits the tray to be fastened to the label panel along one edge and still provide mobility in a safe and practical manner. 'Ihe key to proper functioning of the tray and label panel lies in the proper litting of the contiguous areas. The angle formed by the top and side of the label panel must be the same as the angle formed by the plane of the top of the tray and the co-operating side of the tray. The projection on the rim of the tray must tit ilush against the abutting area of the slot so that the tray will not sag or tilt and pull away from the label panel cover. The lateral projection that overhangs the panel side Wall in the area of the slot acts as a catch to fasten the label panel and tray together. The movement of tray is lengthwise and is limited by the length of the slot.

FIG. 5 shows a prescription label panel divided into two parts 17 and \19 by a tubular container 1-8. The open end of the tubular container is closed with a stopper of which panel 16 is an integral part.

FIG. -6 shows a prescription label panel 15, from the under surface of which extends a compartmented structure forming container 21, together with a slide cover 13.

14 and 14 identify individual compartments.

What is claimed is:

A prescription label panel consisting of a panel cover unit and a co-operating rectangular slide tray wherein the panel cover has a iiat top and one side wall, there being -a narrow rectangular slot in said panel cover at the junction of the said side wall and panel cover top, the side Wall being cut away to the depth of the panel cover top in the area of the above mentioned slot, and wherein the co-operating rectangular slide tray has a portion of one lengthwise wall raised above the plane of the tray rim, said raised portion being shorter in overall length than the narrow rectangular slot in the panel cover, and having a small outward facing lateral projection on the afore-mentioned raised portion of the tray wall rim, said lateral projection having its lower surface approximately in the plane of the tray rim, said raised portion of the tray rim passing through the -aforementioned slot permitting the rim.l of the tray Ito touch the under surface of the panel cover top, and the aforementioned side Wall of the tray to rest against the inside surface of the panel cover side wall, the said lateral projection on the raised portion of the tray wall rim overlapping the side wall of the panel cover in the area of the panel cover slot to fasten the tray to the cover, the inward facing surface of the raised portion of the tray wall rim being parallel to the abutting surface of the rectangular slot in the panel cover, all the areas of Contact between the panel cover and the tray cooperating to effectuate a close ttiug slideable tray.

References Cited in the le of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS A471,846 Mackinney Mar. 29, 1892 1,202,108 Schmidt Oct. 24, 1916 2,250,666 Godefroy July 29, 1941 2,720,964 Hopper Oct. 18, 1955 FOREIGN PATENTS 749,404 France Feb. 8, 1936 

